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Roedean School (South Africa)

Roedean School (South Africa)
FieldValue
nameRoedean School (SA)
image[[File:Roedean School (South Africa) logo.jpgframeless]]
mottoHonneur Aulx Dinges
motto_translationHonour to the Worthy
streetPrincess of Wales Terrace
established
schooltypePrivate & Boarding
religionChristianity
founderTheresa Lawrence
sister_schoolRoedean School
number011 647 3200
grades0–12
genderFemale
head_nameHeadmistress
headMrs Phuti Mogale
head_name2Executive Director
head2Mrs Lindi Dlamini
free_labelExam board
freeIEB
cityJohannesburg
provinceGauteng
countrySouth Africa
students750 girls
lower_age5
upper_age18
campusUrban Campus
campus_typeSuburban
schedule07:30 - 15:00
languageEnglish
nicknameRoedeanian
coloursBlue
Green
White
free_label_1Alumnae
free_1Old Roedeanians
feesUpper V (Grade 10), Ante Matric (Grade 11), Matric (Grade 12) R218 877
websitewww.roedeanschool.co.za

Green White

Lower V (Grade 8), Middle V (Grade 9) R198 850

Form II (Grade 4) to Upper IV (Grade 7) R176 791

Form I (Grade 3) R157 468

Grade I and Grade II R134 198

Grade 0 R114 214 Roedean School for Girls is a private English medium and boarding school for girls situated in the suburb of Parktown in the city of Johannesburg in the Gauteng province of South Africa.

History

The school was founded in 1903 by Theresa Lawrence and, Katherine Margaret Earle: two young women in their early thirties, both educated at the University of Cambridge. They acted as joint Heads of School during the years 1903–1930. It is a sister school of Roedean School in Brighton, England which was founded by three older sisters of Theresa Lawrence, namely Penelope, Millicent, and Dorothy.

The school began with 22 pupils, and was situated in a small house in Jeppestown, Johannesburg. In 1904, it relocated to its current site in Parktown, Johannesburg.

Sir Herbert Baker, a prominent architect responsible for many of Johannesburg's most historical houses and monuments, designed the original school buildings. The oldest structures include St. Ursula's Building and Founder's Hall. Over the years, additions have been made, but the signature Herbert Baker features, with arches, colonnades, unwashed brickwork, and courtyards have been maintained.

Notable alumnae

Main article: Alumni of Roedean School, South Africa

  • Mary Maytham Kidd, botanical artist
  • Sheena Duncan, social activist
  • Jani Allan
  • Camilla Waldman, actress
  • Maud Sumner, artist
  • Lauren Beukes, author
  • Jillian Becker, writer
  • Sarah Calburn, architect
  • Kate Otten, architect
  • Rapelang Rabana, entrepreneur
  • Barbara Creecy, politician and former anti-apartheid activist

Academics

Roedean's leavers write the Independent Examinations Board exams.

Roedean School

Sport

The sports that are offered in the school are:

  • Diving
  • Equestrian
  • Hockey
  • Netball
  • Rock climbing
  • Soccer
  • Squash
  • Strength and conditioning
  • Swimming
  • Water polo

References

References

  1. Joyce, Peter. (1989). "The South African family encyclopaedia". Cape Town : Struik Publishers.
  2. "BC 973 Mary Maytham Kidd Collection". University of Cape Town Libraries.
  3. McGrory, Mary. (29 July 1985). "Cheerful reformer fights apartheid". Eugene Register-Guard.
  4. Philp, Rowan. (4 October 2013). "The return of Jani Allan". The M&G Online.
  5. "Featured Alumni – Lauren Beukes".
  6. "Featured Alumni – Rapelang Rabana".
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